Twins Glacier

Twins Glacier
Map showing the location of Twins Glacier
Twins Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 43°08′59″N 109°39′15″W / 43.14972°N 109.65417°W / 43.14972; -109.65417Coordinates: 43°08′59″N 109°39′15″W / 43.14972°N 109.65417°W / 43.14972; -109.65417[1]
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus talus
Status retreating

Twins Glacier is west of the Continental Divide in the northern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The glacier is located in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, and is among the largest grouping of glaciers in the American Rocky Mountains. The glacier is situated in a northeast facing cirque, below the summit of Winifred Peak.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Twins Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  2. ↑ Gannett Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-08-26.

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